Flying from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Brussels: what you need to know
Craiova Airport is located in Craiova. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Brussels is 1 hour behind Craiova.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from CRA to Brussels. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Direct flights from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Brussels are available for booking. Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) is where you'll arrive.
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If you have a passport from Romania and plan to travel to Belgium for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may vary based on your length of stay and can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before booking a cheap ticket from Craiova Airport to Brussels.
CRA is around 8 kilometres from central Craiova. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 33 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to CRA? If you're boarding an early flight from Craiova Airport to Brussels, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Brussels
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Craiova Airport to Brussels is C$29. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$59. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CRA to Brussels, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) is around 14 kilometres from central Brussels. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 39 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Craiova Airport to Brussels, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near BRU:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) is about 56 kilometres from central Brussels. Once you've hopped off your flight from Craiova Airport to Brussels, it'll take you around 56 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour and 37 minutes.
There are some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near CRL. Settle in and get cozy after your flight from CRA to Brussels at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Brussels
July is the most popular month for flights from Craiova Airport to Brussels. To escape the crowds, travel to Brussels in February when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Craiova Airport to Brussels for August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 27ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from CRA to Brussels in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 8ºC.
More about Brussels
After locking in your flight from Craiova Airport to Brussels, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Brussels:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Grand Place, Atomium and Manneken Pis are highlights which should be on every Brussels itinerary.
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